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Aug 22, 2014Vol. 1 No. 9 Highlighting our Community and Businesses for Imperial Beach

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Local CalendarYouth Sports & Family Section

Church DirectoryMilitary Organizations

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SEA WORLD TO DISCONTINUETRAINERS IN THE WATER WITH ORCAS!

Sea World’s appeal of an OSHAfinding was rejected by the appel-late court, who decided that be-cause there was still “evidence ofcontinued incidents of aggressivebehavior of killer whales towardstrainers”; that they would no longerallow trainers to be in the waterwith Killer Whales and will droptheir appeal against the OSHA rul-ing. This decision goes for all oftheir Sea World Theme Parks . Ifyou have not seen the documen-tary “Black Fish” on youtube orCNN, it’s a real eye opener to therisks involved working with theseanimals and also the abuse thatmany of them have suffered whilein captivity that promotes much ofthe aggressive behavior.

Congressman Brian Bilbrayhonored Pat Hutchins with aproclamation for over 60years of service in the City of Imperial Beach.

IMPERIAL BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INSTALLATION HELD AT PIER SOUTH RESORTCongressman Brian Bilbray swore in the New 63rd Imperial Beach Chamber Board. Present board members were Paul Meschier, JackVanZandt, Marco Topete, Deb Janney, Connie Kirk(Vice President), Olivia Pickering(Immediate Past President), Angela Frank,Christine LaPausky(BID Chairwoman), Joann Barrows(President), Karen Odermatt(Secretary), Jim Mickleson, Brian Barreto andMarcia Bachman.Congressman Bilbray stressed the importance of operating by our mission statement and operating within the confines our of bylawsand how serious they are to be taken. Councilwoman Lorie Bragg took the role of auctioneer and raised profits of $2500 for thechamber’s operating fund. There were 59 attendees. Music by Andrew Minjares.

IS IMPERIAL BEACH REALLY TSUNAMI READYA HISTORY OF IMPERIAL BEACH BEING DESIGNATED

STORM READY AND TSUNAMI READY FROM NOAA

A tsunami is a series of waves that result from a large earthquakes, underwaterlandslides or volcanic eruptions. The first wave is not always the largest, anddamaging waves can hit for hours. Since 1950, eight tsunamis have reached SanDiego County beaches, but none produced onshore waves higher than 5 feet.

Imperial Beach is potentially vulnerable to Tsunamis and severe weather due toits location on the coast. Any geographic location you might decide to call homehas it’s perils. If you live in Oklahoma City or Joplin you might want to beprepared for tornados? If you live in the Gulf or East Coast you might want to beprepared for Hurricanes? If you lived in the Midwest or the East you might beconcerned about freezing to death in a winter power outage or flooding? Califor-nia is subject to Earthquakes, Wildfires and TSUNAMI’s. It’s just part of thereality of where you choose to live.

“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has estimated that morethan one million people in California live within coastal areas that are vulnerableto the terrific force of earthquake driven water, flooding and battering the coastalareas, destroying property and taking human lives. That number does not includethe millions of visitors to California’s beaches on any given summer day.”

The 2005/06 Grand Jury wrote among other things:Fact: The scientific community has warned that a potential earthquake triggeringa tsunami is going to occur along most of the western coast of the United States“sooner rather than later.” (Cont’d Pg 11)

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Water bucket challenge? What's that? It's a cold task where someone nominates you topour a bucket of ice cold water over your head as well as make a donation to the ALSFoundation. The water bucket challenge is becoming wide spread from celebrities, toyour family and friends, to local and large businesses.Our local Imperial Beach Home Depot put on a display of surprised faces with wet endings.They donated $800.00 to ALS Foundation by taking on this ice bucket challenge.Thanks to the Imperial Beach Home Depot management team powered by their storeManager Wendy Russell for accepting the challenge and making a difference. Thinkyou’re brave enough to take the challenge? The IB Local News challenges you!

MANAGERS FROM LOCAL HOME DEPOT TAKE THE ICE BUCKET PLUNGE FOR CHARITY - By Emerald Pena

Emerald Pena

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IB LOCAL CALENDAR

Want Your Club, Organization or Event listed in our Calendar Section?Contact us at: iblnews@hotmail.com or (619) 779-7846

IB Local News is published by IB Local News Corpof 757 Emory St., P.O. Box 174

Imperial Beach, CA 91932www: IBLocalNews.org

Opinions expressed within are not necessarily the views or opinions of management.

Publisher/General Manager: Ed KravitzEditor/Graphics/Office Manager: Stacey R. LongSales: Manager Briana Perrett * Stacey R. Long

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IMPERIAL BEACHUNITED

METHODIST CHURCH455 Palm Avenue

Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424.5181

Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10:30 amSunday School for children & adults 9:30 am

CHURCH OF CHRIST640 Tenth Street

Imperial Beach, CA 91932Phone: (619) 423-9450

Sunday meeting times: 9:30 am Bible class,10:30 am and 6 pm worship assembly

Wednesday Bible study: 7 pm

OCEAN VIEW CHURCHPastor Jim Baize2460 Palm Ave

San Diego, CA 92154(619) 424-7870www.ovcsd.com

Service Times:Sunday: 9 am, 10 am and 12:30 pm (español)

Wednesday: 6:30 pm UPPER ROOM PENTECOSTAL CHURCHSenior Pastor Rev. Jim Ghiloni

631 Twelfth StreetImperial Beach(619) 395-1981

Sunday:Sunday School (all ages) 9:45 am

Worship Service - 10:40 am

Wednesday:Prayer & Bible Study - 7:30 pm

Children Church and Youth Classes

ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH& SCHOOL

866 Imperial Beach Blvd.Imperial Beach, CA 91932

(619) 424-6166

Regular Service times: Sunday Mornings 8 am and 11 amFree Sunday School and adult Bible Studies 9:30 am

SEPTEMBER 2014

Jim was born in Phoenix, Az, the third offour children. At an early age he contractedtuberculosis and on the doctor’s advice af-ter a year of confinement to his room, thefamily relocated to the more temperate cli-mate of San Diego. He graduated fromPt.Loma High School in 1955 and has residedin Imperial Beach for the past forty years. He coached his daughters’ softball teamsand was an avid scouter for his sons. In histwo decades of involvement in scouting hebecame Scoutmaster of Imperial BeachTroop 879 and served the troop for severalyears. He enjoyed many years working with

the boys, camping, hiking, service projects and theannual “sandcastle” event from its inception. He proudlyhelped two of his sons become Eagle Scouts and washonored to see several others from the troop achievethe rank of Eagle during his tenure as Scoutmaster.He took great pleasure in attending the numerous eventscelebrating the accomplishments of his children, grand-children, and friends. During his more than thirty-five years working forthe City of Coronado he became Golf Course Supervi-sor and was instrumental in helping keep the worldfamous Coronado Golf Course beautiful and challeng-ing. For him it was not just a job but a place of pridefor the City. He retired at age 62 after a successfulcareer on the golf course. Jim and his wife, Ann, after a few years of travel,have divided their time between Imperial Beach, Colo-rado, Arkansas, North Carolina and a few stops in be-tween, visiting their children, grandchildren and friends.These past years brought great joy during times ofcaring for other family members’ needs as well. Theyhave been years well-spent. He was tolerant beyond measure, loving his familythrough the good times and bad. He was steadfastand strong and always ready to be your advocatewhen in need. You knew he would be there for youwith never a doubt. He was humble, hardworking,and never without a good dose of humor. We are allso very grateful for the many years of joy and plea-sure we have spent with him. For all this and more hewill be sorely missed, and always loved, by his wifeand family. Jim is survived by his wife and partner of thirty-five years, Ann; his sister Shirley; seven children, tengrandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerousnieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014,at Greenwood Garden Chapel, San Diego, Ca. Interment followed at the Garden of Lakeview

William J. “Jim” KennedyOctober. 29, 1936 - July 22, 2014

Dietrich was born in Leer, Germany on Dec.30th 1930. He becamea bakers apprentice at age 14, then coming to the U.S. at age 19. Heworked at the Hotel Del Coronado, first as a baker then as the PastryChef for 25 years. Dietrich was truly an amazing baker, brining hisartistic talents and dedication to the Hotel Del. He also served in theUnited States Army and received an Honorable Discharge. Dietrichworked later for Lucky’s and Von’s Bakeries. He has lived in ImperialBeach since 1959. Besides Baking, his hobbies were gardening ,watch-ing Soccer, baseball and football and walking to the beach everymorning. His kind heart and caring personality will be truly missed.Dietrich leaves behind his wife of 60 years Sara, his children LindaPena, Debby Olthoff and David Olthoff, also 9 grandchildren and 3great grandchildren.On July 25th,2014 he lost his fight with prostatecancer. Dietrich was laid to rest at Glenn Abbey Memorial Park inBonita Ca. on August 8th 2014. We will always love your beautifulspirit, Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.

God Saw You Getting Tired

God saw you getting tired,When a cure was not to be.So He put his arms around you, and whispered, “come with me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer and saw you fade away.Although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay.You didn’t deserve what you went through.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands laid to rest,God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.April Olthoff & Emerald PenaThank you to everyone for the prayers & support.

Dietrich A.Olthoff

Dec. 30, 1930-

July 25, 2014

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IBCOCExec. Board Mtg.

@4:30Farmers Market

City Hall Closed

SeptemberFest

Farmers Market

IB Collabrative Mtg@ 9am City Hall Closed

Farmers Market

BID Mtg@ 1pm

ChamberNetworkingBreakfast@ 7:15am

City Council Mtg.@ 6pm

Home DepotFree Kids Workshop

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City Hall ClosedLabor Day BID Concert

@ Pier Plaza Mariners FootballHome vs Clairmont

Mariners FootballAway GameHarbor High

PetRemembranceCelebration

Mariners FootballHome vs

Gabrielino

Fleet Reserve #289Association

Casino Night

Farmers Market Endless SummerClassic Car Show

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AUGUST: Aug 23rd: Fishing Derby / Aug 24th: 7th Annual Bike the Bay / Aug 28th: Chamber Networking Breakfast / Aug 29th: Farmers Market & Mariners Football Home vs Valley Ctr. Aug. 30th: So. Cali Dreamin

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The Public Library is a Certified Cooling Location. If temperatures are too hotand you don’t have Air Conditioning, you can go to the Library and cool off. Read Books !

SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROLThe San Diego County Sheriff’s Department sponsors a “Senior Volunteer Patrol”for Imperial Beach citizens 50 years and older who want to serve their communitythrough safety and service programs. The patrol is staffed by citizens who are askedto volunteer a minimum of six hours a week in a variety of capacities such as patrol-ling neighborhoods and shopping centers and to check on elderly and disabled. Allvolunteers complete a two week training program and face other background checks,but all are eligible to apply. For more information telephone 858-974-2335 or checkonline at: http://www.sdsheriff.net/co_svp.html

SENIOR CENTERThe Senior Center is open to individuals age 50 and over, and we extend a warm wel-come to individuals with disabilities. The center offers a variety of life-enriching classes,activities, hobbies, and a fun social environment. The center also serves as a greatresource center for seniors. We offer a free legal service, free tax assistance during taxtime, and a blood pressure clinic once a month.

1075 8th StreetImperial Beach(619) 424-7077

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Military

Organizations

AMERICAN LEGION POST 8201268 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 423-7662We are one of the largest Service organizations in the Unites States. We first formed afterWWI in 1919 to assist those service men and women coming home from the front and wecontinue to assist them today. As an organization we are here for Veterans and theirfamilies. The Post consists of those members who have served honorably in the Armedforces and are serving today on active duty. It is serving during conflicts that make thisorganization so worthy to belong to. The Auxiliary are those women and girls that areWifes, daughters, mothers, grandmothers and step daughters eligible to be members. TheSons of the American Legion or SAL’s are those sons, grandsons and stepsons who havehad a parent who is in the American Legion. Come on down to the Post home if you fallinto any one of these categories. We have Karaoke every Fri, Sat and Sun afternoon. Wewill let you know how to become a member.

FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA)IMPERIAL BEACH BRANCH 289659 Silver Strand Blvd., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 429-3485Fleet Reserve Branch 289 is a non-profit organization comprised of active duty, veteransand retirees of the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Besides gathering forcamaraderie, the Branch supports, among other things, the Warrior Foundation, WoundedWarriors, Boys Club of Imperial Beach, Imperial Beach Little League Baseball and softball,and bestows scholarship donations to patriotic young men and women. Regularly, Branchmembers visit warriors at Balboa Naval Hospital providing toiletry articles and cookies.The branch also makes its presence during National Holidays supporting functions inImperial Beach. We would welcome your visit any time.

VFW POST 5477 SILVER STRAND123 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6666Proudly supports US veterans of all past and present wars. We are committed to supportingthe needs of our veterans, currently deployed troops, their families and our community. Our Hours of Operation are:Monday-Thursday 11:00-2200 * Friday 11:00-0200 * Saturday-Sunday 8:00-0200

The VFW is open to the public for breakfast on weekends from 9 am-11 am and on the lastSaturday of the month for Steak Night starting at 5:30 p.m. Post 5477 welcomes allmembers and active duty. For membership information, please contact: 619-424-6666.

HOURS:Monday 9:30- 8:00Tuesday 9:30-6:00

Wednesday 9:30-8:00Thursday 9:30-6:00

Friday 9:30-6:00Saturday 9:30-5:00Sunday CLOSED

Imperial BeachPublic Library810 I.B. Blvd

424-6981

Hours:Monday & Wednesdays: 8:00 am-12:00 pmTuesday & Thursdays 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Fridays: 8:00 am-2:00 pm

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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE VACANCY NOTICEThe City of Imperial Beach encourages citizens to apply for positions to serve oncommissions, boards and committees.

Five (5) vacancies exist on the Parks and Recreation Committee. The deadline toapply for these positions is Friday, August 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.

Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 825 Imperial Beach Boule-vard, Imperial Beach and on the City’s website at www.ImperialBeachCA.gov.The deadline to submit applications is Friday, August 29, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Formore information, please contact the City Clerk at (619) 423-8616 orjhald@imperialbeachca.gov.

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Imperial Beach, CA 91932

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Any Occasion Style: $25 & upMake-up & Eyelash Extensions: $40Eyebrow Wax: $8

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CHAPTER 7 OR CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY? If you are burdened with substantial debt, and creditors are threat-ening to garnish your wages, or you are in danger of losing yourhome, bankruptcy might be a viable option for you. However, it is important to determine which Chapter of the Bank-ruptcy Code provides the best solution to your particular financialsituation. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is known as a liquidation bankruptcy. Youmust qualify to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy by meeting the “meanstest.” This test compares your income to the average median incomein your State. If you do not qualify, your only other option is Chapter 13. In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, your non-secured debt is discharged.This would include credit card bills and medical bills. You lose controlof all “non-exempt” assets, as they are sold to pay off creditors. Youdo, however, remain in control of all “exempt” assets. You may beentitled to all of the equity in your home under the Homestead Exemp-tion, but it depends on the amount and type of equity in your home. Upon Court order, the debtor is discharged of all unsecured debts,and is given a chance to rebuild credit by starting fresh financially.While a Chapter 7 bankruptcy can affect your credit up to ten years,it is typically better for your credit to file, than the alternative of moundsof high debt that you can never pay back. If you are in danger of foreclosure, Chapter 13 is your best option.Under Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code, the debtor submits a Chap-ter 13 plan to pay off creditors over a period of three to five years. Aloan modification goes a long way in showing that the debtor canrepay the debt through the plan, because the debtor’s principal andinterest will be reduced. The Courts now use the “cram down” method to reduce the prin-cipal amount on the loan to the fair market value of the home, asmany homeowners are underwater, and this provides a perfect av-enue to reduce debt, while also securing your interest in your home. If you are in danger of losing your home, or you simply have unse-

cured debt that you cannot pay back, it is important to review themany options you have to acquire a fresh financial start. Chapter 7and Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code require complicated filings,court hearings, and meetings with the department of justice, and,therefore, it is wise to contact an experienced bankruptcy attorney.

Nadia-A164371 is a blonde scruffyterrier spayed female. This girl isyour classic 40 pound mixy breed.She knows her basic obediencecommands and needs to go into ahome with kids 12 years and older.Her adoption fee is $75 but on Au-gust 23 elude of our FURRYFRIENDS & FAMILY FIESTA allof our shelter pets have the specialadoption fee of $50.Call the Chula Vista Animal CareFacility at 619-691-5174.

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Hi, my name is Sherri. I am a local Imperial Beach art-ist. Painting animals is a passion of mine and has been alife long hobby.I create one of a kind, life like portraits of your pet inacrylics on either canvas or wood.I, like you, love my animals, so save that everlastingmemory or just a cute picture on the background ofyour choice.Enjoy looking at a sampling of my paintings. If youwould like a portrait done, email me with the pictureand I will get back with you on the details.sherriart@gmail.com.

LOVE YOUR PET.... SAVE THATEVERLASTING MEMORY

BACK TO SCHOOL - by Cindy Santiago

If you have young children, back to schoolmeans back to a schedule and a routine. It’sgoing to bed early and getting up earlier. Backto school means you repeat, “It’s a school night,it’s time to brush your teeth and say goodnight.”The anticipation of the first day of school comesand goes. Back to school is supporting yourchild/grandchild on their new adventure. Wear-ing new school clothes, your little one has anew teacher and a new classroom. Set for suc-cess your child learns and grows.Thank you for being involved parents/grand-parents. Being there is important. You met yourchild’s teacher because you are involved in the

education and well-being of your child. You area busy person. You have umpteen things to do,yet you spend quality time invested in your child’slife. Your child is your priority. You listen andyou praise. You hug and you help your childthrive during their school years.You are teaching your child the gift of time. Themost important gift we give anyone is our time.Thank you for giving your child unconditionallove and your undivided attention.Your child has a positive back to school experi-ence because you are phenomenal. Your child’steacher is grateful you’re on board. Time youspend volunteering in the classroom is time wellspent. Back to school means happy memoriesbecause you “Stop, look, and listen” to your child.God bless you and God bless your children.Someday they will walk to school in your shoes.

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Y O U T H S P O R T SS E C T I O N

FA M I L Y & SPECIALE V E N T S S E C T I O N

Parks Committee holds a Sports Park and Recreation Centermonthly cleanup. It is held on the last Tuesday of each month at5:30pm Located at 425 Imperial beach Blvd. Boys and GirlsClub Imperial Beach Little League and Imperial Beach GirlsSoftball come together with their volunteers and Clean up thePark. This includes cutting all the grass edge, weed eat, rake upleaves, power wash public restrooms and skate park. We alsouse blowers to clean side walks and parking lots and commonareas. We had volunteers go around and pick up trash throughout the park.We had a great turn out last night we had 29 volunteers readyand willing to help out. The Sports Park is 100% Volunteer run.Without our dedicated volunteers all this would not be possible.We welcome anyone to help out on the Park Clean up days. Ittakes each and everyone of us to help keep the park clean andfree of trash. If you are at the park and see trash on the groundplease pick it up and clean up after yourself. Without everyone’shelp it makes our dedicated volunteers that much harder to tryand keep the park clean and safe for all of our community toenjoy it.Matt McCoy -Vice President, Parks Committee

T I M E T O G E T H A N D S O N !T H E H O M E D E P O T O F F E R S

F R E E W O R K S H O P S F O R

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RESIDENTSFREE TUESDAYS BALBOA PARKAs a public service,

Park organizations offer freeadmission on a rotating basis on thefirst four Tuesdays of the month toSan Diego City & County residents

(with ID),active military & their dependents.

http://www.balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays

BUILD A WIZARD OF OZ TM BIRDHOUSE

Come learn how to build a Wizard of Oz TM birdhouse.FREE hands-on workshops; designed for children ages 5-12.All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate ofachievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshopand receive the kit, apron and pin.Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.Please do not arrive before 9:00 a.m.Thank you for registering online to help us better plan our craft kit quantities needed. Date: Sat, Sep 6, 2014 Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2014 IS A NEW YEAR WITH LOTS OF PROMISE

This year's Varsity teams featuresa lot of young players who have been dedicating themselves to helpingMar Vista Football take a step forward. This year's team featureseight returners, including Adam Hernandez (Sr, LB) Kaelin Washing(Jr, OL/DL), Nijal Collins (Sr, WR/DB), Jesus Medina (Sr, OL/DL),Hugh Anthony (Jr, OL/DL) Andrew Bandyga (Sr, DL/RB), Zen Jurado(Sr, DL) and Ziggy Garcia (Sr, DB). Several impactful newcomersinclude: Ben Munoz (Sr, QB), Josh Cooper (Sr, WR/DB), Khalil Spruill(So, RB/LB), Gabe Preciado (So, OL/DL) and Jacob Hinojosa (So,LB). We are also looking forward to our Week 3 matchup against Har-bor High School in Santa Cruz, CA. Mar Vista will travel up to the Bayarea to tour San Francisco including Alcatraz and Fisherman's Wharfand will play Harbor High School in Santa Cruz, CA on Sept 12. This isa great education/athletic/life experience that these kids won't forget.Our Homecoming Game against Clairemont is on September 5th, ourBell Game Rivalry against Southwest High School will be Friday Octo-ber 10th and league play against Mater Dei starts October 24th. Comeout and support your local high school team as they look to instill pride inour community. Thanks for your support. - Coach Arciaga

WELCOME TO IMPERIAL BEACHGIRLS SOFTBALL

Online Registration for Fall Ballis now open.

Price = $130 for 8u-14uT-ball Special Price $20 no discounts

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registration.aspx

7TH ANNUAL BIKE THE BAY- AUGUST 24Imperial Beach residents are encouraged to participate in the7th Annual Bike the Bay on August 24 starting at either7 AM (Enthusiast) or 8 AM (Recreationalist). Bike the Bay isa fun ride for people of all levels of riding ability, and featuresindividuals, families, corporate teams and the serious and notso serious bike rider who experience a scenic bayside ride and also enjoy their only oppor-tunity of the year to ride over the San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge. The 25-mile routepasses through the cities of San Diego, Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and NationalCity and finishes at Embarcadero Mariana Park South with a festive celebration with food,entertainment and a New Belgium beer garden. This year’s event will take place on Sunday,August 24th, 2014 and we hope you, your family and friends can join us! There will be arest stop in Imperial Beach at the 13th Street entrance into the Bayshore Bikeway. For moreinformation and to join visit http://bikethebay.net/.

SPORTS PARK AND RECREATIONCENTER MONTHLY CLEANUP

IB BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

BAYOU BROTHERS

SEPTEMBER 5 @ 5PM

PIER PLAZAWith a sound straight out of Louisiana’sdance clubs, bayou festivals and back-yard crawfish boils, the BAYOUBROTHERS will rock you right on into“Fat Tuesday” with their extensive ex-perience and endless enthusiasm todeliver a rousing, rollicking, heartthumpin’, foot stompin’ musical gumboy’all won’t soon forget!!!

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PUBLISHERS NOTES - by Ed Kravitz

KUSI’s Michael Turko referred to me last March 27th as : ”A First Amend-ment Crusader.” I spent 6 years trying to get the video stream from CityCouncil Meetings made available “on-line and on- demand”. New City Man-ager Andy Hall made that happen. My other big request was to get the CityCouncil Agenda’s printed in the Eagle Times that currently holds the statusof Official Adjudicated Newspaper. That never happened and that is theNumber 1. reason why we started this newspaper. If the public is not in-formed about government activities; then government is operating in secret.Transparency is very important if a democracy is to be a true democracy.We felt that if the Eagle Times was not able or willing to provide that serviceto the public, that we needed to. We still need to!

We have survived for about 5 months but, not without some growing pains.We have had internal issues with some of our workers; customer issues; noless than 4 threats of litigation from the Coronado newspaper as well as tightfinancial times. Nobody said it was going to be easy but, none of us knew itwould be this difficult to create a true local community newspaper. We thoughtmore people would want to participate and take advantage of real grass rootsadvertising and reporting. Very few people volunteer their materials for thispublication. Most want money! Some local writers have gone to other pub-lications for more money.

Normally we print on alternate weeks and try to come out the weekendbefore City Council meetings with a printed version of the agenda. This lastcycle was 3 weeks between Council Meetings; which explains why we didnot publish on one recent Friday. Frankly, everyone at Local News wasexhausted and needed some extra time off to decompress and re-focus.

Our most recent issue was mis-printed with black and white pages reversedand we had to go pick up papers delivered Friday night on Saturday morningand wait till the following Monday to have the paper printed correctly. It wasTuesday before most people saw issue #8 and the Summer Comes To Impe-rial Beach Special Edition 8.5 Insert or Scrapbook. The late printing anddistribution greatly reduced our effectiveness of reporting the Council Agendaprior to the meeting in Issue #8. Council has a staggered summer schedulegoing into September so we may not always print every two weeks. In anideal situation we would like to print the Friday night of the weekend beforethe City Council meeting so the public may digest the agenda at their week-end leisure before the City Council Meeting the following Wednesday at 6:00PM.

The scrapbook section in our last edition was called 8.5 and is a 4 pagecompilation of event photos by several local photographers. It’s worth keep-ing for the milestones and memories of Summer 2014 in Imperial Beach. Alot of great things happened in 2014 for Imperial Beach.

On the brighter side; this experiment in community journalism has proventhe need for a community newspaper and there are many signs that a newsense of community identity and community pride are developing. Appar-ently we have raised the bar for the other publication we compete with andin their paper we see more pages, more color ; more advertising and theyhave started being more competitive in their advertising rates since they nolonger have a monopoly on local advertising. They recently reported on aCity Council meeting but, have yet to print an Agenda prior to a City CouncilMeeting. Although they have increased their color advertising, most of thoseads appear to be Coronado business’s and not Imperial Beach business’s. Itstill reads like it’s from Coronado and not Imperial Beach.

To those sponsors that decided to advertise with the Eagle and Times ratherthan us; specifically a few who got free showcase stories or promotionsfrom us and never followed up with paid ads; we want to remind you thatthere were no “Special Advertising Deals” at the Eagle Times until there wassome competition. If we are not here to compete, how many more specialdeals do you think they will offer Imperial Beach business’s? We need yourbusiness more than they do and our paper makes it cheaper for you to dobusiness and lets people know what you are selling and where.

It also appears that an informed public is now coming in larger numbers toCity Council meetings and a very vocal group who recently came to a Coun-cil meeting caused Council to back down on a proposed Zoning Ordinancechange. Who would have been there at all if the Agenda had not been pub-lished prior to the meeting?

In order to continue our publication, we need more advertisers to cover ourcosts of publication and distribution. Without support of the Chamber ofCommerce, The BID and other local business’s, neither paper can survive.It’s a lot more expensive to print a hard copy paper than an on-line paper. Weencourage you to patronize our sponsors and encourage other business’sthat you may know or frequent to come on board and advertise in ImperialBeach’s own Local Newspaper. If any of them doubt our readership ,we willbe happy to provide them with a list of local business’s who got a lot morethan they bargained for by advertising with us. They also get advertising onour website when they purchase a print ad so they will also be getting someGoogle Hits for their business, products or services.

We have tried to find a place for every demographic in Imperial Beach in ourpaper and what we lack in content is only because you personally may nothave not submitted your story or photos. We are always looking for writersand stories about your club, group or activity.We still need a youth sportssection editor. Where are the journalism students and teachers? Let yourfriends and neighbors know what’s going on by putting your information inour paper.

Our paper is also available on-line now at <IBLocalNews.org>

A special thanks goes out to our staff members for their personal sacrifice topursue a common goal of producing the best local newspaper we can. Sev-eral of our staff members have put their family and personal lives on theback burner to accomplish the demanding tasks of putting this project to-gether. To their loved one’s who may taken a back seat recently, I want tosay,” Thank you and please forgive them for maybe not giving you their fullattention recently.” Please keep in mind that they are looking to the future;their personal financial future and the future of the Community we all love.Also; a big Thank You to parents of Girls Softball and Little League Baseballfor their assistance in increasing our home distribution volume significantlyin recent weeks.

Please drop us a line about what’s important to you, so we can publish it andthank you for your continued support. < iblnews@hotmail.com>

Ed Kravitz, Publisher

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COUNCIL NOTES 8-20-2014 - By Ed KravitzThese are excerpts from my personal notes. They may not be complete and if you areinterested in any of these subjects, we recommend that you go to the City of ImperialBeach website and go to the “COUNCIL AGENDA” section and view the actual video“on demand”!There were some technical difficulties at the meeting which included the electronic votingtabulating equipment not working. All votes were taken orally. I believe all motions werepassed unanimously; Councilman Brian Pat Bilbray was absent.The City Attorney reported on Closed Session and mentioned that one of the items dis-cussed, Councilman Spriggs had abstained. Spriggs requested that the Warrant Register bepulled from the Agenda because there were some items he wanted more information onbefore voting to approve spending the money! Normally pulled items are taken last but, theEagle Scout landscaping presentation was delayed and Mayor Janney let Spriggs discuss theissues.Spriggs grilled City Staff about an entry for $17,335 for “Misc Supplies. What had beenpresented was a summary statement of all purchases of $250 or less but, all of them hadbeen placed as one item on the Warrant Register. Spriggs wanted to know what kinds ofitems were purchased and why the figure was so high?Another item he wanted more information on was a bill from ARJS for $18,464. PublicSafety Director Tom Clark explained that was the City’s share to share or have access toConfidential Justice Files in the County’s Crime Computer Stats system called ARJIS. CrimeMapping information is also on the ARJIS site.Another item he questioned was a bill for $15,000 for video survelance, video’s and micro-phones. Clark explained that previous video equipment at Pier Plaza was analog and it is nowdigital and available to Lifeguards, Sheriffs and Homeland Security. Some of the moneyspent had come from grants and was not really an out-of-pocket expense directly to the City.That the Port & or other Agencies had previously provided funding. The City is merelypaying the bill upon completion of the work. It was not however part of the $125,000 Grantfor Coastal Camera.Spriggs asked about an item on Page 7 of the report $51,053 for storage lockers at the FireDepartment. An explanation that these were special lockers used to dry gear that may havebeen decontaminated or washed so that it would be dry and ready when needed for useagain.Page 9 was a COPS GRANT for $50,000. Clark said that the County had made a contribu-tion of $100k. (Cont’d Pg 11)

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Finding: Tsunamis pose a significant threat to life and property.

The 2005/06 San Diego County Grand Jury investigated two instances in whichcitizens could receive advance warning to evacuate: a Tsunami and an ImpendingNuclear Disaster at the Naval bases. If an earthquake caused Tsunami was local-ized, there might be minimum time for an evacuation. If the Tsunami came fromthe Cascadian Range, Aleutian Islands or across the Pacific Ocean there might beadequate time to properly evacuate Imperial Beach.

The Grand Jury found that the emergency operations personnel were not ad-equately prepared. People are in danger from these disasters, due, in part, to alack of understanding and complacency on the part of the public regarding theforces that might precipitate them, and they are not being educated as to howthey should proceed if a Tsunami or other disaster did occur. Recommendationswere made in anticipation that they would aid in achieving greater public readi-ness in case of such disasters. The hope was that the public should know how toproceed if a Tsunami or other disaster did occur.

Interviews conducted by the Grand Jury revealed that Inundation Maps, pre-pared by the San Diego County Emergency Operations Center, in collaborationwith the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, gave depth of the flood waters forevery 500 meters inland. This distance was considered to be inadequate for areassuch as Imperial Beach, Coronado, and other coastal cities as movement to higherground was impossible or limited. Inundation levels for 50 meter intervals wereconsidered desirable by the emergency personnel interviewed.

The Grand Jury inquired into the plans for warning and evacuating the public andfound there to be two areas that were deficient. The first area that needs im-provement is that of the warning itself. The Los Angeles Times wrote in 2006that this system of sirens is essential to improve the safety of the San DiegoCounty citizens in case of emergencies. The second area was signage.

To its credit, the City of Coronado has installed sirens that would warn its citizensthat imminent evacuation is needed to save lives. These are acoustically testedyearly and silently tested monthly. This system was never purchased or put intooperation in Imperial Beach. The sirens appear to be a more effective way towarn citizens of impending disaster than the public address systems used inhelicopters and police cars circulating throughout the city. Why have they waitedthis many years to follow the Grand Jury’s recommendations to install a siren?American Signal Corporation sells them and they are widely used in TornadoCountry and Tsunami Country.

Although the reverse 911 system would notify many people to evacuate, unlessyour cell phone number is registered, you will not get the call on your mobiledevice. You must register to get called in an emergency on your cell phone at: < ReadySanDiego.org>.

At the time of the Grand Jury Report none of the communities in San DiegoCounty had appropriate signage for evacuation routes.

The City Council adopted an emergency planin 2007. It has maps that show which areasof the city may become flooded, depending onthe height of the waves. The city also established evacuation routes, traffic-control measures and emergency shelters. The two shelterlocations are only about 20 feet above sea levelat Mar Vista High School and the Boys andGirls Club The County of San Diego’s Emergency Operations Center, after an in-depth studyof the effects of a massive Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami, has noted that a two mile wideinland corridor along the County’s coast is the

area that would be covered by an evacuation order.

To fund the plan, the city used a $28,000 National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration grant for brochures, mailers, coloring books, refrigerator mag-nets and educational booklets.

Head Lifeguard Robert Stabenow had told the Union Tribune that “Education isthe key” and that City workers would place stickers on city trash cans showingevacuation routes.

Imperial Beach spent $47,000 in grant money to create a plan to notify the public,establish who's in charge and set up a command station in case of a tsunami. Thefunds also paid for signs, 28 of which were installed.

An additional $19,000 in Department of Homeland Security grants was spent tocreate an emergency operations center and to update communications equipment.The National Weather Service Declared Imperial Beach as TSUNAMI READYand STORM READY on June 18, 2008.

Residents would be told to leave the Tsunami's impact zone by traveling east oneither Palm Avenue or Imperial Beach Boulevard.

Residents and visitors should educate themselves as to what actions they mighttake if notified to evacuate. For more safety tips on severe weather and tsunamis,visit www.noaa.gov.

To read the entire Grand Jury Report from 2005-2006, please check the Countyof San Diego website.

(Tsunamis- Cont’d from Front Pg)

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A check to MIRT for $18,518 Annual Fee. Clark Explained that special HAZ MAT teamsare required from time to time and the City Fire Department is not prepared to handlethose incidents and calls in a Joint Powers Hazmat Response Team. The money isImperial Beach’s share of maintaining that response team which can be dispatched toany city if needed.Conclusion: Warrant Register was voted for;all present in favor.5.1 was a presentation to plant indigenous plants by the City Yard Facility by an EagleScout in one of Public Works Director Hank Levines Boy Scout Troops.Councilwoman Lori Bragg reported on the Chamber and BID installation dinner atSea 180 and how she acted as auctioneer.City Manager Andy Hall announced that Blair King, the City Manager for Coronadohad challenged him to take the ALS Ice Water Plunge for charity and that they woulddo it at the beach to conserve drinking water. He is still looking for 3 others to takethe Plunge from a bucket of ice water with him. There were no other volunteersfrom City Council. (Bilbray Absent)Mayor Janney hinted that Hank Levine and Public Works may have news on a biggrant soon but, it’s too early to talk about it in public yet.Public Speakers: Jim Mickleson introduced himself as half of the newly appointedliaison committee to City Council for the Chamber of Commerce and announced hisco-chair would be Jack Van Zant.June Engel from the Library introduced their new manager and announced that theyhad just restarted “Homework Club” for K-6. Mar Vista Seniors are coaching Home-work Club. They will have a Citizenship Class again in October as well as a “SpookyNight” in October with free makeup. The Library will also have in November Dia dela Mortus with mariachis and celebration. She reminded Council about Septemberfestbeing held by the Kiwanis where you can get one bratwurst and one beer for a $10donation. Kiwanis will also sponsor the fishing derby Saturday at Pier Plaza.She reminded everyone that 2015 will mark the 100 year anniversary of there beinga library in Imperial Beach.5.1 Was an item for up to $100,000 for engineering a sidewalk at Delaware and Palmx SR-75. 2015-7512.6.1 SUCCESSOR AGENCY REPORT by Greg Wade regarding the 6 month reviewand approval of Administrative Budget and ROP’s. If you don’t already know whatROP’s are or what the Successor Agency is; you have some homework to do tocatch up. Since Redevelopment Agencies were outlawed, most of the funds thatRDA’s had at their disposal cannot be released to the Successor Agencies without theapproval of the State Department of Finance. There is still Bond Money that had notbeen spent but, before being able to use it the Successor Agency must make requestsfor it an justify why. Wade said that the agency would need an administrative budgetuntil the bonds are paid off. There was more financial information and caps; repay-ment schedules. Also discussed were Bike Trail Village and other projects that theywant to use left-over bond money for if they can get it past the DOF OversightBoard that controls the money.There was more information about repayment of the Bond Refinancing that wasdone. SA1450B. Councilman Spriggs quizzed Wade about other financials such asAlley Paving funds, owner participation agreements, and some inconsistencies interminology used in the report not being always consistent in the report.Wade reported that as much as $400,000 could be available for future hotel purposesas well as some more information on financing of Bike Trail Village and progress inthe permitting process and a hunt for tenants. Wade mentioned a Micro Brewery asa potential tenant of the Bike Trail Village location. Meeting was adjourned.The previous is just partial notes from the meeting. If you are interested in findingout about any of these items further, please view the video or read Council Minutesand Agendas. Thank you for caring about your City.

(Council Notes Cont’d from Pg 8)

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